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Meet actress JAYNE HOUDYSHELL for dinner at one of the premier restaurants of the theater district in New York, Etcetera Etcetera!

About Jayne Houdyshell:

Jayne Houdyshell has most recently received critical acclaim for her performance as "Deirdre Blake" in The Humans both in its Off-Broadway run at Roundabout Theater and in the Broadway transfer. Among the distinctions that Houdyshell received for this performance, she won her first Tony in 2016 for Best Featured Actress in a Play, as well as a Drama Desk Award and an Obie. Houdyshell is currently in rehearsals for her next role in the new Broadway play A Doll's House Part II, directed by Sam Gold.

Additional Broadway credits include Wicked, Well, Bye Bye Birdie, and The Importance of Being Earnest. Houdyshell's first Tony Award nomination recognized her performance in Well, and her second Tony nomination was for her performance as "Hattie" in the 2011 revival of Follies. Houdyshell also played the Nurse in the 2013 Broadway revival of Romeo and Juliet. Off-Broadway performances include Harrison, TX: Three Plays by Horton Foote, Coraline, The New Century, The Receptionist, Much Ado About Nothing, Fighting Words, The Pain and the Itch, Attempts on Her Life, and True Love.

Onscreen, Houdyshell has made numerous appearances on such shows as Law & Order, Third Watch, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and Law & Order: Criminal Intent. Houdyshell's film credits include Changing Lanes, Garden State, Trust the Man, Everybody's Fine, and The Bounty Hunter.

About Etcetera Etcetera:

Just a heartbeat away from the buzz of Broadway and the vibrant energy of Hell’s Kitchen, Etcetera Etcetera is a modern and cozy oasis of culinary delights – the perfect place for pre-dinner cocktails, post-theatre dinners and everything in between.

Owner Daniele Kucera has drawn on his own unique cultural heritage and many years of restaurant expertise to create a warm sanctuary of elegant dining.With its sleek, gorgeous interior and sharp, friendly staff, Etcetera Etcetera has become a heavenly haven and shimmering neighborhood fixture for both discriminating New Yorkers and curious tourists. In addition to mouth-watering favorites such as Homemade Basil Spaghetti with Crab, 10 oz. grilled skirt steak marinated in a parsley, lemon and roasted garlic sauce and Burrata with tomatoes, chives, pesto and balsamic vinegar reduction, there are always fresh and innovative options on the seasonal menus, and the outgoing staff is always good for a tasty recommendation.

Special Instructions

COURTESY OF: Jayne Houdyshell; Etcetera Etcetera.

PRIZE INCLUDES: dinner at Etcetera Etcetera for the prize winner and one guest, with Jayne Houdyshell.

RESTRICTIONS: Scheduling this prize will be based on restaurant availability and must be mutually agreed upon with Ms. Houdyshell. Ms. Houdyshell may bring a guest. Dinner at Etcetera Etcetera is not available for Friday or Saturday evenings between 6pm and 8pm.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to prevent credit card fraud, if the winning bid exceeds $1,000, The Drama League of New York will require a signed credit card authorization form, a photocopy of both sides of the purchasing credit card (all but the last 4 digits may be blacked out), and proof of identity (state-issued photo ID – private ID numbers may be blacked out), OR payment via check or money order before arranging the prize package for the winner.